Cargan Outdoor Living

What Cargan Outdoor Living does

Cargan Outdoor Living is a privately held, full-service residential hardscape contractor founded in 2008 and headquartered at 265 Main St in Imperial, Pennsylvania. The company designs and builds custom outdoor living spaces for homeowners in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area — specifically Allegheny, Washington, and Beaver Counties — including retaining walls, paver patios, driveways, outdoor kitchens, fire features (pits and fireplaces), outdoor lighting systems, pool patios, and decks. Construction is engineered for western Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw climate using CMHA-standard compacted aggregate bases, geo-grid reinforcement, refractory fire-feature materials, and frost-depth foundations; the firm also offers hardscape maintenance and power washing as aftermarket services, backed by a 5-year labor warranty.

The business operates exclusively direct-to-consumer: every engagement begins with a free on-site consultation and property evaluation, followed by a custom quote. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; the company offsets high upfront project costs for customers through a third-party financing partnership with HFS Financial (up to 20-year terms, no money down). Marketing is centered on a SEO-optimized website with municipality-specific service-area pages, project galleries, educational blog content, and an active Google Business profile that aggregates customer reviews.

The firm appears to be family-owned; testimonials reference 'Carmen and the crew,' and the operating email domain (carganindustries.com) suggests a prior or parallel Cargan Industries entity. Ownership structure, employee headcount, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed. No institutional investment, M&A activity, regulatory actions, patents, or third-party certifications are documented in available sources.

Name

Cargan Outdoor Living

Legal name

Cargan Outdoor Living

Website

https://carganoutdoorliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cargan Outdoor Living is a privately held, full-service residential hardscape contractor founded in 2008, designing and building patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire features, lighting, and decks for homeowners across the Pittsburgh metropolitan area (Allegheny, Washington, and Beaver Counties, PA).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Hardscape Construction

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Patio Construction & Paver Installation (HSAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seating Walls, Planter Walls & Raised Beds (Hardscape) (HSAIACAL), Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration) (HSAIABAH), Landscape Construction & Hardscaping (Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Structures) (IMAIAIAE), Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB), Outdoor Lighting & Electrical (Low-Voltage) (HSAPALAI), Porch & Veranda Construction (HSAPALAG), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Hardscape construction
• Outdoor living design
• Paver patio installation
• Retaining wall construction
• Residential landscape contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Imperial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardscape Installation Services: Project-based revenue from installing custom outdoor living features including retaining walls, paver patios, driveways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, outdoor lighting, pool patios, and deck installation. Revenue is earned through one-time project fees rather than recurring contracts, with each project scoped individually based on property conditions, materials selected, and labor requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cargan Outdoor Living is a full-service outdoor living contractor that designs and builds custom hardscape projects for residential homeowners in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The company's core work includes retaining walls, paver patios and driveways, outdoor kitchens, fire features, outdoor lighting, pool patios, and deck installation, with supporting hardscape maintenance and power washing services.

Product overview

Cargan Outdoor Living is a full-service outdoor living construction company serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas in Allegheny, Washington, and Beaver Counties. The company specializes in custom hardscape design and build projects, offering a portfolio of interlocking services: Retaining Walls for slope management and erosion control, Paver Patios and Pool Patios for outdoor entertaining surfaces, Paver Driveways for vehicular applications, Outdoor Kitchens for outdoor cooking and gathering, Outdoor Lighting for extended evening usability, Fire Features (fire pits and outdoor fireplaces) for seasonal warmth, and Deck Installation. All projects are backed by a 5-year labor warranty on hardscape installations. The company also provides Hardscape Maintenance and Power Washing services for ongoing care of existing installations. Projects are designed for western Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw climate using materials suited to local terrain and drainage conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retaining Walls

Quantifiable outcome

• Patios that stay level and usable for 15+ years when properly built with CMHA-standard base compaction and polymeric sand joints
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Belgard: Major hardscape manufacturer of pavers, retaining wall blocks, and outdoor living products. Comparable as a primary material supplier in the residential hardscape value chain.
• Techo-Bloc: Manufacturer of pavers, slabs, and retaining wall systems for residential outdoor living projects. Comparable as a hardscape material supplier with overlapping distribution and installer ecosystems.
• Trex Company: Leading manufacturer of composite decking and railing products for residential outdoor living. Comparable as a supplier of the decking materials Cargan installs as part of its deck installation service line.
• Unilock: Manufacturer of concrete pavers and retaining wall systems used in residential hardscape construction. Comparable as a key upstream supplier of the Beacon Hill Flagstone and Artiline materials Cargan installs.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: National distributor of landscape and hardscape products to contractors and homeowners. Comparable as a key supply chain partner serving residential hardscape installers.
• Pavestone: Manufacturer of concrete pavers, retaining walls, and hardscape products for residential projects. Comparable as a material supplier whose products are commonly specified by regional hardscape contractors.

Direct peers

• Archadeck (Outdoor Living Brands): National franchise specializing in residential decks, patios, sunrooms, and outdoor living spaces. Directly comparable as a design-build outdoor living contractor serving homeowners with custom hardscape and structural outdoor projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carganoutdoorliving

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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